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The Real Reason ‘Ghosting’ Might Finally Be Dying, According to a Relationship Expert

A kinder dating trend called ‘bless and release’ encourages people to end things with honesty instead of simply disappearing.

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You’ve heard of the diabolical dating trend called “ghosting,” but what about the counteractive, compassionate trend called “bless and release”? Let’s explore this faith-restoring breakup tactic, shall we?

What Is the ‘Bless and Release’ Dating Trend?

The “bless and release” dating trend involves ending a relationship with compassion, respect, and clear communication rather than ghosting.

“This is a response to the rise in ghosting, transactional dating, and treating people like objects in the modern landscape,” says Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, a relationship expert at Hily Dating App and Harvard-trained clinical psychologist. “We’re seeing a rejection of objectification and the lack of accountability that used to plague the dating world.”

“Virtually every modern dater has been on both sides: being ghosted and acting as the ghost,” she continues. “Now, instead, people are more motivated to take a different approach by directly telling the person they’re not interested, and wishing them well, before releasing them back into the dating pool. Instead of just vanishing when no longer interested, people are acting with more........

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